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Japan Posts ¥584.5 Billion Trade Surplus Amid Export Surge

3/19/2025

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Japan achieved a trade surplus of ¥584.5 billion ($3.9 billion) in February 2025, reversing last year's deficit.
Exports surged 11.4% year-on-year to ¥9.19 trillion, while imports decreased by 0.7% to ¥8.61 trillion.
The surplus fell short of market expectations of ¥722.8 billion.
Demand for automobiles and semiconductors fueled export growth.
Japan's trade surplus with the U.S. hit a record ¥918.85 billion, with exports up 10.5%.

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Japan achieved a trade surplus of ¥584.5 billion ($3.9 billion) in February 2025, reversing last year's deficit.
Exports surged 11.4% year-on-year to ¥9.19 trillion, while imports decreased by 0.7% to ¥8.61 trillion.
The surplus fell short of market expectations of ¥722.8 billion.
Demand for automobiles and semiconductors fueled export growth.
Japan's trade surplus with the U.S. hit a record ¥918.85 billion, with exports up 10.5%.